Sermons on The Sheep And Goats:

Don’t Trust The Hired Hand Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

The Good Shepherd verses the Hired Hand.

• This is the 4th of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus. I AM held a significant meaning in the theological minds of Israel. Moses spoke to ‘I AM THAT I AM’ as he stood before the BURNING BUSH and asked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

The Reinstatement & Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We look at the reinstatement of Peter, using the passage in John 21 as our reference.

After Jesus finished dealing with the physical needs of the Disciples, He then turned to dealing with their spiritual needs. In these verses, we see that Jesus is examining Peter, internally. Peter had repented and been restored to fellowship with the Lord since he had publicly denied Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

God Knows When You’re Done

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 31, 2011

Instead of Epraim depending on God for stability He formed alliances with the people instead of him being a shepherd he became as sheep. The "cake not turned" was burnt on one side and raw on the other. A metaphor for just how mixed up their lives were.

God Knows When You’re Done Hosea 7:8 The idea is of a “half-baked” cake. In that day, bread was often prepared as a cake that was cooked on both sides, something like a pancake. In thinking they can serve both the Lord and idols, Israel is like an unturned pancake - burned on one side, uncooked ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON THE "I AM" STATEMENTS OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 :1-18 INTRODUCTION: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Is Best Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015

Like the eunuch from Ethiopia, we must be open to God's plan in Christ.

Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Father was surely drawing this Ethiopian to Jesus, and–not by luck–deacon Phillip was on the same road as the African’s chariot. The eunuch had been in Jerusalem to pray and study, so he was either a Jew or an admirer of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Catholic

Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 4, 2014

When scripture refers to people as sheep, it may not be a compliment. See how the good shepherd watches over us and cares for us even when our actions are senseless.

The Good Shepherd March 30, 2014 Psalm 23 Rev. David J. Clark Late in my first year of college, I was working on a Bible research paper about the 23rd Psalm. What is all of this shepherd imagery about? I learned about how the shepherd took care of the sheep and the green pastures meant that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Salvation 101

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 31, 2014

Biblical Basic about Salvation that EVERY Believer SHOULD know!

The Hebrew and Greek words for salvation imply the ideas of deliverance, safety, preservation, healing, and soundness. Salvation is the great inclusive word of the Gospel gathering into itself all the redemptive acts and processes: 1. Justification - Declaration of righteousness. 2. Redemption ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fundamentals Of Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 15, 2013

We are all called for ministry but we doubt our failures. But does does not see these as failure rather the opposite, he is preparing us.

Title: Fundamentals for Ministry Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you: Amen. Introduction. One thing that has always bothered me and I am sure it bothers all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal

"Do You Love Me?” (The Interests Of Jesus Resurrected.)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 8, 2018

The account of Jesus' personal encounter and conversation with Peter after His resurrection reveals His interest in dealing with Peter, but also with us for whom He died. For Peter and us to love Him is the most important matter to Jesus.

“Do you love Me?” (The Interests of Jesus Resurrected.) John 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The One Door Of It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bountiful Blessings From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Jesus knows you. You know Jesus. Those are blessings.

Dear friends in Christ, last weekend’s sermon focused on the blessings of being members of God’s flock, with Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This morning, we’re going to continue that thought – I guess you could say that today is Good Shepherd Sunday, part 2. Our focus fits ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

You Gotta Come In Through The Door

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 13, 2011

The way to life with God is through the door, and Jesus Christ is the door. There are two groups of people that ‘gotta come in through the door.’ First, there is the shepherd, and then there are the sheep.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 15, 2011 YOU GOTTA COME IN THROUGH THE DOOR Isaac Butterworth John 10:1-10 (ESV) 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Get Found, Kid!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 7, 2010

God’s grace is often hard for us to fathom, so Jesus talked to us about it a lot!

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Get Found, Kid!” Margaret Fleming, an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Constitutional Defense Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office writes this: “We are not told why ‘all the tax collectors and sinners’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

There Must Be More To Life Than This!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2013

Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time!

THERE’S GOT TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS! JOHN 10:1-10, 19 Big Idea: Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time! 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene